take a stab at — to attempt or try something, especially when uncertain of success
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attempt or try something, especially when uncertain of success
Pronunciation (IPA): /teɪk ə stæb æt/
Korean meaning: 시도해보다, 추측해보다 (확실하지 않지만)
Korean pronunciation: 테이크 어 **스탭** 앳
Example Sentences
- Even though I'm terrible at karaoke, I'll take a stab at singing your favorite song.
- Let me take a stab at guessing your password... is it 'password123'?
- I have no experience with plumbing, but I'll take a stab at fixing the leak.
take a stab at
VERB//teɪk ə stæb æt//
to attempt or try something, especially when uncertain of success
to attempt or try something, especially when uncertain of success
Take a stab at it in the lab, check every tab!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'stab'의 원래 의미는 '찌르기'인데, 마치 어둠 속에서 칼로 찌르듯 확신 없이 시도한다는 의미에서 유래되었습니다. 'take a stab in the dark'에서 줄어든 표현입니다.
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📝Examples
“Even though I'm terrible at karaoke, I'll take a stab at singing your favorite song.”
“Let me take a stab at guessing your password... is it 'password123'?”
“I have no experience with plumbing, but I'll take a stab at fixing the leak.”
“Why don't you take a stab at explaining quantum physics to a 5-year-old?”
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